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"I have to admit it comes as a bit of a surprise."
Emile Heskey echoes the thoughts of many England fans as he celebrates being called up to the squad for the first time since Euro 2004.
"He's had a few headlines this week. Some welcome, some unwelcome"
Villa boss Martin O'Neill sums up Zat Knight's week perfectly after the defender signed for his boyhood favourites, got banged up in a cell for a night and then scored against Chelsea on his debut.
"It's a bit like a marriage. You want to do things in life but if you don't have anyone to share it with then it's just not as fulfilling."
Gareth Southgate takes an original line in trying to lure the crowds back to the Riverside Stadium.
"It was so hot out there, if I had been able to run naked I would have. Unfortunately I could not because I knew my 10-year-old daughter would be watching."
New marathon world champion, 35-year-old Catherine Ndereba after winning gold in the heat of Osaka.
"I've really slowed down on my shopping for once in my life. We went out the other day and I bought a pair of shoes. Finally I don't need anything."
At the age of 27, Venus Williams has everything she needs.
AND SOME FROM YOU
"There was an unprecedented opportunity to see silverware at St James's Park....as Durham paraded the Friends Provident Trophy!"
Gary Lineker ahead of the Newcastle game on Match of the Day. (Jer, England)
"And that's a lifetime best. It must be one of the best runs of her life."
Paul Dickinson on the BBC at the Athletics World Championships. (Matt Meads, UK
"They looked like a team that came here to lose."
Ray Houghton on RTE commentating on the Liverpool v Toulouse game. (Andy, Ireland)
Kasper Schmeichel
Schmeichel has progressed thanks to father-figure Peter. Or is that his father?
"I think Peter Schmeichel will be a father-figure for Kasper."
Jamie Redknapp (with quite possibly the best quote so far this season - ed). (Daniel Walters, United Kingdom).
"They haven't got that player around the box with a bit of guile, that can open a can of worms."
Another Paul Merson classic.... everyone wants to open a can of worms eh, Paul? (Andrew Rawcliffe, England)
"That'll be a real shot in the arm for British athletics."
Steve Cram after Christine Ohuruogu won the 400m (she was banned for missing three drugs tests) (Peter, England and others).
"We showed today what a good team we are...in a footballing sense."
Some coleman's balls from Blackburn manager Mark Hughes.(Alex Kealy, UK).
"We should have killed them and buried them."
Billy Davies going a bit over the top with his post match comments. (Scott Kenny, England).
"He wasn't born, he was chiselled out of an oak tree."
Classic comment by Alan Green on Five Live about Spurs' Tom Huddlestone during the Man Utd v Spurs game on Sunday. (Claire B, UK).
"The best goalkeepers make the saves."
Mark Lawrenson stating the obvious once again!! (James Rance, Swanage, England).
Mozart for Spartak Moscow and the one who was handy in Austria
A fine composition: Mozart puts the boos behind him at Celtic
"Celtic fans are booing Mozart as he goes to take this corner, but that will be music to his ears".
BBC1 Scotland commentator during the Spartak Moscow v Celtic game. (Gwiggs, Ayrshire).
"Watching Stoke reminds me of a teenagers bedroom: untidy, not particularly nice on the eye but serves a purpose."
BBC Radio commentator reporting on the Stoke v Wolves match on Saturday. (Sam Brownsword, England)
"It's like a James Bond film where you think, why doesn't the villain kill him? - and then eventually he comes back to bite them."
Lawrie Sanchez's take on his side's 3-3 draw against Spurs. (Jonathan Moffitt, N.Ireland).
CHANTS OF THE WEEK
"We're gonna win 7-6! We're gonna win 7-6!"
Chanted by Derby fans during their demolition by Liverpool. (Gary, England).
"Eriksson wins with video stars"
City fans at the Manchester derby sing to the tune of Buggles 'Video Killed the Radio Star'. (Jon Thorne, England).
"What time's your Easyjet?"
Arsenal chant at home to Sparta Prague fans at the end of 3-0 win. (Katie, England).
Fun fair
Watford fans had a fun day out until they went to the football!
''Toulouse! You lose!!''
Liverpool fans chant at Toulouse fans after winning 4-0 at Anfield. (Aneesh Kumar, England).
"Did you eat, did you eat, did you eat Barry Fry?"
Cambridge United fans to the portly Farsely Celtic 'keeper. (Drew Gray, UK).
"You must've come on a pony"
Gloucester City fans away at Bashley. (Simon, Gloucester, England).
"South Stand give us a song"
Hull fans ask the completely empty south stand for a song. (Joe Barry, England).
"Sink in the boat race! We hope you sink in the boat race!"
Woking fans to their Cambridge counterparts. (Graeme, England).
"Blackwell, give us a wave, Blackwell, Blackwell give us a wave."
Luton fans to their manager Kevin Blackwell once 3-0 up against Sunderland.
"Blackwell out!"
Two minutes later when Blackwell didn't respond.(Sam Dear, England).
"You're just a small town in Loughborough".
Leicester City fans teasing Nottingham Forest supporters at the City Ground on Tuesday. (John, Rugby, UK).
"Two King Arthurs! There's only two King Arthurs"
Heard sung by one of the many happy Celtic fans walking along London Road after Artur Boruc's penalty saves earn a Champions League win over Spartak Moscow (Ewan McTaggart, Scotland).
"Stayed at the fun fair, we should have stayed at the fun fair."
Watford fans after going 2-0 down to Southend.(Gordon, England).
"You only sing when you're fishing."
Burnley fans at their recent cup tie against Grimsby.(James Strother, United Kingdom).
"You only sing when you're swimming!"
Hartlepool fans at Hillsborough after going 1-0 up.(Dan, England).
STADIUM ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WEEK
"If there is a qualified referee in the ground please can he make himself known to a steward."
PA at half-time at Craven Cottage during Fulham v Boro game during which the referee and linesman had a nightmare. (Smollett, England)
A couple of classics for Redknapp and Merson
Emile Heskey echoes the thoughts of many England fans as he celebrates being called up to the squad for the first time since Euro 2004.
"He's had a few headlines this week. Some welcome, some unwelcome"
Villa boss Martin O'Neill sums up Zat Knight's week perfectly after the defender signed for his boyhood favourites, got banged up in a cell for a night and then scored against Chelsea on his debut.
"It's a bit like a marriage. You want to do things in life but if you don't have anyone to share it with then it's just not as fulfilling."
Gareth Southgate takes an original line in trying to lure the crowds back to the Riverside Stadium.
"It was so hot out there, if I had been able to run naked I would have. Unfortunately I could not because I knew my 10-year-old daughter would be watching."
New marathon world champion, 35-year-old Catherine Ndereba after winning gold in the heat of Osaka.
"I've really slowed down on my shopping for once in my life. We went out the other day and I bought a pair of shoes. Finally I don't need anything."
At the age of 27, Venus Williams has everything she needs.
AND SOME FROM YOU
"There was an unprecedented opportunity to see silverware at St James's Park....as Durham paraded the Friends Provident Trophy!"
Gary Lineker ahead of the Newcastle game on Match of the Day. (Jer, England)
"And that's a lifetime best. It must be one of the best runs of her life."
Paul Dickinson on the BBC at the Athletics World Championships. (Matt Meads, UK
"They looked like a team that came here to lose."
Ray Houghton on RTE commentating on the Liverpool v Toulouse game. (Andy, Ireland)
Kasper Schmeichel
Schmeichel has progressed thanks to father-figure Peter. Or is that his father?
"I think Peter Schmeichel will be a father-figure for Kasper."
Jamie Redknapp (with quite possibly the best quote so far this season - ed). (Daniel Walters, United Kingdom).
"They haven't got that player around the box with a bit of guile, that can open a can of worms."
Another Paul Merson classic.... everyone wants to open a can of worms eh, Paul? (Andrew Rawcliffe, England)
"That'll be a real shot in the arm for British athletics."
Steve Cram after Christine Ohuruogu won the 400m (she was banned for missing three drugs tests) (Peter, England and others).
"We showed today what a good team we are...in a footballing sense."
Some coleman's balls from Blackburn manager Mark Hughes.(Alex Kealy, UK).
"We should have killed them and buried them."
Billy Davies going a bit over the top with his post match comments. (Scott Kenny, England).
"He wasn't born, he was chiselled out of an oak tree."
Classic comment by Alan Green on Five Live about Spurs' Tom Huddlestone during the Man Utd v Spurs game on Sunday. (Claire B, UK).
"The best goalkeepers make the saves."
Mark Lawrenson stating the obvious once again!! (James Rance, Swanage, England).
Mozart for Spartak Moscow and the one who was handy in Austria
A fine composition: Mozart puts the boos behind him at Celtic
"Celtic fans are booing Mozart as he goes to take this corner, but that will be music to his ears".
BBC1 Scotland commentator during the Spartak Moscow v Celtic game. (Gwiggs, Ayrshire).
"Watching Stoke reminds me of a teenagers bedroom: untidy, not particularly nice on the eye but serves a purpose."
BBC Radio commentator reporting on the Stoke v Wolves match on Saturday. (Sam Brownsword, England)
"It's like a James Bond film where you think, why doesn't the villain kill him? - and then eventually he comes back to bite them."
Lawrie Sanchez's take on his side's 3-3 draw against Spurs. (Jonathan Moffitt, N.Ireland).
CHANTS OF THE WEEK
"We're gonna win 7-6! We're gonna win 7-6!"
Chanted by Derby fans during their demolition by Liverpool. (Gary, England).
"Eriksson wins with video stars"
City fans at the Manchester derby sing to the tune of Buggles 'Video Killed the Radio Star'. (Jon Thorne, England).
"What time's your Easyjet?"
Arsenal chant at home to Sparta Prague fans at the end of 3-0 win. (Katie, England).
Fun fair
Watford fans had a fun day out until they went to the football!
''Toulouse! You lose!!''
Liverpool fans chant at Toulouse fans after winning 4-0 at Anfield. (Aneesh Kumar, England).
"Did you eat, did you eat, did you eat Barry Fry?"
Cambridge United fans to the portly Farsely Celtic 'keeper. (Drew Gray, UK).
"You must've come on a pony"
Gloucester City fans away at Bashley. (Simon, Gloucester, England).
"South Stand give us a song"
Hull fans ask the completely empty south stand for a song. (Joe Barry, England).
"Sink in the boat race! We hope you sink in the boat race!"
Woking fans to their Cambridge counterparts. (Graeme, England).
"Blackwell, give us a wave, Blackwell, Blackwell give us a wave."
Luton fans to their manager Kevin Blackwell once 3-0 up against Sunderland.
"Blackwell out!"
Two minutes later when Blackwell didn't respond.(Sam Dear, England).
"You're just a small town in Loughborough".
Leicester City fans teasing Nottingham Forest supporters at the City Ground on Tuesday. (John, Rugby, UK).
"Two King Arthurs! There's only two King Arthurs"
Heard sung by one of the many happy Celtic fans walking along London Road after Artur Boruc's penalty saves earn a Champions League win over Spartak Moscow (Ewan McTaggart, Scotland).
"Stayed at the fun fair, we should have stayed at the fun fair."
Watford fans after going 2-0 down to Southend.(Gordon, England).
"You only sing when you're fishing."
Burnley fans at their recent cup tie against Grimsby.(James Strother, United Kingdom).
"You only sing when you're swimming!"
Hartlepool fans at Hillsborough after going 1-0 up.(Dan, England).
STADIUM ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WEEK
"If there is a qualified referee in the ground please can he make himself known to a steward."
PA at half-time at Craven Cottage during Fulham v Boro game during which the referee and linesman had a nightmare. (Smollett, England)
A couple of classics for Redknapp and Merson
